recipes

November 26, 2011

Leighton Family Fattigman

This is our family's recipe for Fattigman, or Scandinavian "poor man's cookies". They are somewhat labor intensive; the dough must be rolled very thin and carefully shaped for deep frying. The house will stink of frying oil for days afterwards but the taste and delicate texture are well worth it!

When oil is almost ready, roll the dough very thin -- approximately 1/16" thick (this works really well with a pasta machine). Using a sharp knife, cut dough into elongated triangles or diamonds. Cut a small slit in center of each piece and carefully pull one corner though the slit.

Deep fry dough pieces at 370° F until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to cool slightly. Sift powdered sugar over the tops of the cookies.